A Chicago Bulls Dream Team

 

   I was asked a question awhile ago that I've been thinking long and hard about. The question was simple to answer for the person who brought up the subject. He put Jerry Sloan and Michael Jordan as his guards, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman at his forwards, and Tyson Chandler as his center. He stated that his starting five consisted of all of the players in their prime. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are no brainers for everyone who would make a All Chicago Bulls team, but Jerry Sloan over Derrick Rose is what made me question his judgement.

       With my list I had to do some careful research on who exactly played for the organization. I also decided to give each of my starters a backup player, so this could actual be a Chicago Dream Team. Some of my rejected players might surprise you. I looked at how much chemistry this team could have, and if they could beat the NBA record of a 72 win season. This ladies and gentlemen is my All Team Chicago Bulls edition.

STARTING FIVE

PG-Derrick Rose
SG-Michael Jordan
SF-Scottie Pippen
PF-Dennis Rodman
C-Joakim Noah

This Starting five is both defensive and offensive. With Rodman and Noah as your big men, you give yourself the chance to get every rebound and every loose ball. Most of your offense will come from your guard positions. Scottie is the gel guy. He will clean up anything that's left over.

BACKUPS

PG- Kirk Hinrich
SG-Jerry Sloan
SF-Luol Deng
PF-Toni Kukoc
C-Tyson Chandler

Like I stated earlier, this is a list of players in their PRIME. I think the only player who many will question me on is Carlos Boozer. I am one of a few that actual believe that Carlos Boozer has been productive since he's been with the bulls. He's not a great defender, but with Tyson and Luol around him, he will be able to to be effective.

FILLING UP THE BENCH

G-Ron Harper
SG/SF-Kyle Korver
SG/SF- Jimmy Butler
PF/C-Horace Grant
PF-Carlos Boozer
 

When Men Became Heroes: The Chicago Bulls

     Another week's installment from your truly. This time I'm bringing you a still-pictured slideshow surrounding my very own Chicago Bulls. This was suppose to be a simple class assignment that my teacher, Professor Owens wanted us to do in Apple's Imovie. When I found out that I could use his picture from the Tribune as the center piece of the project I decided to put a twist of this assignment.

     The Chicago Bulls are more then just ball players for a lot of there fans. In most cases they are seen as superheroes. The way Derrick Rose flies through the air so acrobatically, or how Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer let out ferocious roars after amazing dunks makes these more than just basketball games that we're watching. This slideshow has illustrations from the Chicago Tribune and fans from across the globe.


     Some of you might recognize the Marvel Avengers theme music in the back. I did that because the Avengers are the best group of superheroes ever assembled, like the Chicago Bulls. Not only does the music make the comic book theme more understandable, it also makes it simply an epic experience.There's also a few pictures in the slideshow that depict the Chicago Bull players as Avengers superheroes. Jimmy Butler is illustrated as Ironman, and Joakim Noah is Thor. Coach Thibs could possibly play the role as Nick Fury, but I doubt he would stroll up and down the court with a patch on his eye.

      Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to introduce you to "When Men Became Heroes". Credit to the Avengers for the awesome theme music.

So what about those Bulls?!?!?!

Whether this is before or after Derrick Rose tore his ACL in this series isn't important. What is significant about this clip is the attention to detail and everyone's personal emotions. If this game was close or a blow out is hard to tell. The Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76's look to be fighting it out to the finish. Taj Gibson and who looks to be Thaddeus Young are scrambling for the ball, Carlos Boozer (number 5) is signaling for a time out, and Kyle Korver (number 26) is hoping for a jump ball. What makes this picture more dynamic is the banners of the great Jerry Sloan (4), Bob Love (10), Michael Jordan (23), and Scottie Pippen (33). It looks as if they're looking over the United Center; waiting on more numbers to be called in later years.